MINSK, Belarus — While Team USATF made a valiant effort, Team Europe edged out in the mixed medley relay to put an exclamation point on the evening and secure Team Europe’s 724.5 - 601.5 win in The Match, Europe vs. USA. The U.S. won eight golds on day two but couldn’t overcome Europe’s depth in the field events.

MINSK, Belarus -- Team USATF swept the relays and had big wins in two throws Monday on day one of The Match at Minsk’s Dinamo Stadium, while Team Europe established a 328-312 edge in the team scoring on the strength of field event depth.

Reviving the team rivalries that saw the United States take on nations from around the world in dual meets in the 1960s and 70s, Team USATF will face off against Team Europe at Minsk's Dinamo National Olympic Stadium in Belarus for the inaugural edition of The Match on Sept. 9-10.

NEW HAVEN – Near perfect racing conditions led to fast times and close top ten finishes Monday morning at the USATF 20 km Championships, as Olympian Leonard Korir and Sara Hall defended their titles in New Haven, Connecticut.